Flight to the South Pole

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Welcome to an exciting journey to the South Pole!

Here you will plunge into the spirit of one of the most famous stories in Antarctic exploration – the fierce competition between Scott and Amundsen for the right to be the first to reach the South Pole. More than a hundred years have passed since then, but interest in Antarctica has not faded, but on the contrary, has increased.

You will stay at the cozy Union Glacier Camp, where you will take a walk and see how difficult life is in Antarctica, go to conquer the South Pole, talk with the scientists of the Amundsen-Scott station and get a lot of unforgettable impressions.

Location

Magallanes Region, Magallanes Province, Comune de Punta Arenas, city of Punta Arenas

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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)

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Tour highlights

Picturesque expanses

Fly over Tierra del Fuego and through the Drake Strait, which is known for its strong winds and storms.

Memorable shots

You will be able to capture the surrounding beauty and your emotions in the pictures.

An indescribable atmosphere

You will feel the full power and grandeur of the South Pole.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Flight to Antarctica
Please note! It is necessary to arrive in Punta Arenas two days before the scheduled flight to Antarctica.
The day before the flight, in the morning you will be invited to a presentation about Antarctica and a story about Air Cruise.
The presentation includes information about your flight by plane to Antarctica to the South Pole, the current weather situation, as well as what awaits you upon arrival in Antarctica. This will be the journey of your life, and we want to make sure that you are well prepared to enjoy it to the fullest.
On the first day of the tour, we will meet you at the hotel in the morning. If the weather is suitable for our flight to Union Glacier Camp, you will be given no more than an hour to pack, and a group bus will pick you up from the hotel. At the airport, you will be checked, including scanning of all hand luggage.
The flight time from Punta Arenas to Union Glacier Camp is approximately 4.5 hours.
First, we will fly over Tierra del Fuego, then fly through the Drake Strait, which is known for its strong winds and storms.
At about 60 we will reach the Antarctic Convergence zone, from now on we are in the area where the Antarctic Convention operates.
At 66 we will cross the Southern Arctic Circle. This is a place where the sun never sets during the polar day, and during the polar night it is constantly dark. Continuing our flight south, weather permitting and low clouds, we will observe icebergs and ice shelves.
The plane to Antarctica will land on the ice sheet.
Upon arrival, you will be warmly welcomed and will go to our camp, which is located about 1 km from the strip.
The expedition staff will show you your accommodation and invite you to a welcome lunch.
In heated tents for two people, you will be provided with a cot, an insulating mat, a sleeping bag and bed linen.
You will take a walk around the camp and see how difficult life is in Antarctica.
The rest of the day will be more peaceful so that you can acclimatize.

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Day 2 - The South Pole
From the second to the fifth day of the tour you will spend at the South Pole. The description of each of these days applies equally to all four days.
After breakfast and the last check of the weather conditions by the pilot, we board the plane and head to the absolute south.
We plan to return today, but in case of bad weather, if we have to stay and set up camp, we are taking on board sleeping bags, necessary equipment and food.
The flight to the pole will take approximately 6 hours.
Halfway through the trip, we will stop in the Thiel Mountains for refueling, which will last about an hour and give us a chance to warm up before the rest of the flight, as well as have a snack.
When landing on the pole, make sure that you are fully clothed, paying attention to your hands and face. The temperature here ranges from -35 to -25 degreesCelsius, and even the slightest breeze is noticeable.

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Day 3 - The South Pole
The geographical South Pole rises to 3300-4000 m, and you will feel the height and thinness of the air.
Take your time to help your body adapt to unfamiliar conditions.
Upon arrival, you will visit the Amundsen-Scott station, have a conversation with the scientists of this unusual station, and buy souvenirs at a local store.

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Day 4 - The South Pole
After visiting the station, we will go to the point of the geographical South Pole.
Here, at the southernmost point of the Earth, all 360 lines of longitude meet, and the ice under your feet is almost 3,000 m thick.
Here you are a select and very small group of people who have submitted to this far South. Congratulations!
The visit to the pole will last approximately 3-4 hours.
Upon returning to Union Glacier Camp, we will celebrate our achievement with a gala dinner, during which we will be able to share our impressions of our wonderful adventure.
Day 5 - The South Pole
During your stay at Union Glacier Camp, you can choose between active or relaxing holidays.
Your guide will organize a daily program based on the interests of the group, taking into account the weather conditions.
Day 6 - Punta Arenas
With favorable weather conditions, a plane from Punta Arenas will arrive at Union Glacier Camp today to pick you up.
In Punta Arenas, you will be met at the airport and taken to your hotel.

Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

5 nights

Comfort

Premium

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The tour includes accommodation at the Union Glacier Camp Base Camp.

The cost of the tour for 1 person is $ 64,800.

Tour conditions

Group

up to 12 tourists

Minimum age

16 years old

Duration

6 days 5 nights

Group meets at

Magallanes Region, Magallanes Province, Comune de Punta Arenas, city of Punta Arenas

Included in price

breakfast briefing before departure to Union Glacier Camp;
airport transfers before charter flights;
Punta Arenas - Antarctica – Punta Arenas Charter Flight;
all scheduled flights within Antarctica;
hot meals and desserts at Union Glacier Camp;
festive lunch on the occasion of reaching the South Pole;
services of experienced expedition personnel and an expedition doctor at Union Glacier Camp;
Active guided programs at Union Glacier Camp;
official certificate of reaching the South Pole;
baggage transportation up to 25 kg.

Paid extra

flights to and from Punta Arenas;
food and accommodation outside Antarctica;
all transfers not listed in the program;
personal equipment and clothing;
optional outdoor activities at Union Glacier Camp (snowmobiling, climbing, etc.);
additional expenses related to delayed departure from Punta Arenas or Antarctica;
Antarctic telephone service;
mandatory medical insurance for $300,000 covering evacuation from remote hard-to-reach places;
additional program in Punta Arenas or other parts of South America.

It's important to know

Our winter sportswear is well suited to the climatic conditions during most of our travels. Thermal underwear, wind and waterproof clothing, and rubber boots will become a reliable foundation for your comfort in the polar regions.

Layering in clothing is the most important thing in Arctic expeditions. It is better to wear several light garments than one very warm one. This will help you optimally adapt to temperature changes: it is always easier to take off a layer of clothing if you feel hot, or put on something else if it gets chilly.

The base layer. Choose thermal underwear made of merino wool or polypropylene, depending on the temperature of the region and the planned activity level.
The middle layer. Wool or fleece sweaters, longsleeves, turtlenecks to create layers of clothing. The middle layers can be worn under a parka.
The top layer. Windproof and waterproof parka and trousers. The park can be single-layered (insulated with protection from wind and water) or double-layered (consisting of a warm layer and an upper wind and water protection layer).
Shoes and accessories. Rubber boots (regular or insulated) are the most suitable option for expeditions. Bring several pairs of gloves/mittens (1 light, 1 warm waterproof, 1 spare), a hat, scarf/ buff, several pairs of warm (for example, wool) and regular socks.

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